EEO PUBLIC FILE REPORT SIGNAL MEDIA OF

For the period: February 1, 2020 through January 31, 2021

This report covers the following employment unit:

Call Signs: KKPT, KABZ, KHLR and KBZU Location: Little Rock, AR

A. The following is a list of all vacancies for full-time jobs during the previous 12 months: Job Title Date Filed Afternoon Air Personality 01/03/2020 Afternoon Air Personality 02/03/2020

A. During the previous 12 months, the following recruitment sources were contacted as vacancies for full-time jobs opened.

Name Address Address City State Zip

University of 315 Scates Hall Memphis TN 38151 Memphis University of AR 1 University of ARKU Room 607 Fayetteville AR 72701 at Fayetteville AR Drive University of AR 2801 South Roth Hall 416 Little Rock AR 72204 at Little Rock University University of AR 2801 South Roth Hall 416 Little Rock AR 72204 at Little Rock University University of P. O. Box 4937 Conway AR 72035 Central AR The Urban 413 North Memphis TN 38104 League of Cleveland Street Memphis University of AR 1200 N. Slot 4975 Pine Bluff AR 71601 at Pine Bluff University Drive AR Workforce P. O. Box 2470 Benton AR 72018 Ctr AR Workforce P. O. Box 189 Conway AR 72033 Ctr AR Workforce P. O. Box 34047 Little Rock AR 72203 Ctr Harding P. O. Box 12243 Searcy AR 72149 University Henderson State HSU Box 7654 Arkadelphia AR 71999 University ITT Technical 12200 Little Rock AR 72211 Institute Westhaven AR Broadcasters 2024 AR Valley Little Rock AR 72212 Association Drive, Suite 403 Arkansas State P. O. Box 2490 Jonesboro AR 72467 University Hendrix College Fausett Hall 1610 Conway AR 72032 Washington Ave. Little Rock P. O. Box 1933 Little Rock AR 72203 Chapter NAACP Lyon College P. O. Box 2317 Batesville AR 72503

NAB 1771 N. Street Washington DC 20036 NW Ouachita Baptist P. O. Box 3780 Arkadelphia AR 71998 University NAACP 588 Vance Memphis TN 38126 Avenue Philander Smith #! Trudie Kibbe Little Rock AR 72202 College Reed Dr. ASAP Personnel 10301 N. Rodney Little Rock AR 72227 Services Parham Rd Accountemps 900 S. Shacleford Little Rock AR 72211 Rd Ste. 710 Staffmark 10700 N. Rodney Little Rock AR Parham Rd C2 72212 First Staff 2024 Arkansas Suite 704 Little Rock AR 72212 Valley Drive Spherion 11500 Rodney Suite 19 Little Rock AR 72212 Parham Robert Half 10801 Executive 200 Little Rock AR 72211 Center Dr. Employment 2501 Crestwood North Little Rock AR 72116 Specialist Road B. The Following is a list of full-time jobs shown in Section A above and the recruitment source which provided for that position:

Job Title Recruitment Source Afternoon Air Personality Former Employee Referral

Afternoon Air Personality/Director Country/Aircheck/All Access/Radio Online All About Country/AR Broadcasters

During the previous 12 months, there were a total of 5 people interviewed for vacancies for full-time positions. The following is a list of the total number of interviewees referred by each recruitment source shown in Section B above:

Job Title Recruitment Source # of Applicants Afternoon Air Personality/Director Former Employee Referral 1

Afternoon Air Personality/Director Country Aircheck/AllAccess.com 4 All About Country/AR Broadcasters Radio

C. During the last 12 months, the station employment unit engaged in the following initiatives:

1. Continued our Internship Program designed to assist members of the community to acquire skills needed for broadcast employment. 2. Participated in general outreach efforts through job banks, Internet programs. 3. Management team training on discrimination.

Career in Broadcasting:

The field of broadcasting is a broad competitive field encompassing a wide variety of employment opportunities ranging from entry level to the ownership and direction/development of a radio or television station. Radio and television are the two main broadcasting concepts with each having many similarities, yet being vastly different from each other. Researching the field of broadcasting will give you a broad introduction into the fields of broadcasting and mass communications. Seventy-three percent of workers employed in the broadcasting industry; work in radio and television, with 34% in radio and 39% in television. Your state Broadcasters Association, the internet, and local libraries are good sources of information to begin your initial research about the field of broadcasting and will inform you of the educational requirements necessary to enter the field.

“You want to start a career in but do not know where to start?”

Prior to beginning your leap into the radio broadcasting Field it would be advantageous to know what your career options are within the field. There are many options to choose from: Chief Engineer; Sales: General Sales Manager, National Sales Manager, Local Sales Manager, Account Executive, Promotions/Marketing Director, Promotion/Marketing Assistant, Non-Account Executive, Promotions/Marketing Director, Promotions/Marketing Assistant, Non-Traditional Revenue Manager, Traffic Director;:Owner/President, General Manager, Station Manager, Receptionist, Business Department; On-Air: Announcer, Play-by-Play Announcer, New Director, Music Director, Production Director, Program Director.

There are many other career options available within the radio broadcasting field which are not mentioned above; such as script writers, voice-overs for on-air advertisements; not to mention with the advancements in the technological area and Worldwide Internet which now allows someone to make and broadcast their own radio show from their own home. These advancements, could allow their radio show to be heard by others around the world, therefore, becoming an excellent networking opportunity to showcase their talents and lead to future employment opportunities

“What are the education requirements in the field of broadcasting?”

With the field of broadcasting being such a large and diverse field, it is to be expected that the education requirements will also vary depending upon the position and the size of the company. Again, employment opportunities range anywhere from the entry level positions to upper management positions; with the educational requirements ranging from “on the job training” to a master’s degree in mass communications. There are a limited number of schools that award a Certificate in Broadcasting which is an entry level program that familiarizes the student with linear and digital editing, hands on camera work, production and broadcast of radio or television programs. Completion of the course will allow someone to seek employment as video graphics, Radio Disc Jockey or Technicians, Broadcast Production Assistants and recording Engineers. Obtaining Associate of Applied Science in Radio Broadcasting will help develop on-air presence, writing and simulation for broadcast, and technical skills by taking classes in Mass Communications, Radio Production, Public Speaking, Diction and Voice, Computer Application and Communication Law. Associate of Applied Science in Radio Broadcasting graduates will meet educational qualifications as a Disc Jockey, Newscaster, Sports Announcer, Producer or Audio Production Director or Sales Executive.

Jobs in the broadcast industry are in high demand, being very competitive in larger cities. Obtaining a bachelor or master’s degree in broadcasting along with additional studies in another area that compliments the broadcasting field will ensure the best chances in obtaining quick employment. With a Bachelor of Science degree employment opportunities could be found in the program production, sales, news or sports-related or administration. The highest level of education is obtaining a Master’s Degree. Upon completing the graduate will have extensive education and experience in all areas of radio broadcast.

Upon completion or in the midst of your education, your local radio station is a great place to volunteer your services so you can “get your foot in the door”. This willingness to volunteer is beneficial to both parties; one for economical and staffing reasons the other, gaining “on the job training” which will only highlight and advance your marketability within the radio broadcasting field with prospective employers. Positions such as these are very competitive and highly sought after. Submitting a demo tape along with your resume will allow the producers to hear your voice; along with confidence, a solid resume and a creative demo tape you will showcase your abilities and talents.

Keep in mind that competition is stiff in large metropolitan cities and willingness to begin at ta smaller radio station will allow you to advance within the industry as long as relocation is an option. Job prospects are best for those who hold a college degree in broadcasting, journalism, or a related field enhanced with relevant “on the job experience” such as internships at professional radio stations outside the college environment. Many radio broadcasting professionals began their careers as interns or assistants and now hold positions that are fun, exciting and fulfilling in the ever-changing world of Radio Broadcasting.

If you are interested in the Broadcasting field contact Signal Media of Arkansas for other information. [email protected] or 501 664 9410.

Research about the field of broadcasting and will inform you of the educational requirements necessary to enter the field.

You want to start a career in radio broadcasting but do not know where to start?

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